5 Seeds Ligustrum japonicum Japanese Privet Evergreen Shrub Hedge Plant
Ligustrum japonicum, commonly known as Japanese Privet, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its dense, glossy green foliage and upright, rounded habit. It offers year-round structure and a tidy appearance, making it a dependable choice for hedges, screens, foundation plantings, and container growing in temperate landscapes.
Japanese Privet responds well to pruning and can be shaped into formal hedges or left to grow naturally as a specimen shrub. Its small, creamy-white flowers appear in late spring to early summer and are followed by small dark berries that add seasonal interest. This listing is for seeds intended for planting and propagation.
Species: Ligustrum japonicum
Type: Evergreen shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, dense, rounded
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Zones: 7-10
Germination: Cold stratification recommended before sowing
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, keep moist
Spacing: 3-6 feet apart for hedges
Notes: Tolerates pruning and shearing well